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Patrick Willis did it right. So many players leave the game when the game no longer wants them, and they do it with broken bodies and damaged spirits. 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis retired Tuesday after a tremendous 8-year career, and with the game wanting him. Willis said it was his feet that made him special, […] More »

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Friday’s news on the linebacker front was not especially encouraging for the 49ers. Patrick Willis, nursing a lingering sprained toe, missed practice for the third consecutive day. So did Dan Skuta (sprained ankle), who joined his teammates on the field for stretching but did not participate in the team’s final workout before traveling to New […] More »

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This isn’t as dynamic as Colin Kaepernick slinging the ball deep downfield to Brandon Lloyd, or rolling to his left and unleashing an improbable touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin. But the 49ers included another important element in Monday night’s 31-17 victory over St. Louis: Their defense absolutely smothered the Rams in the final three quarters. […] More »

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Linebacker Patrick Willis’ injury has been diagnosed as a sprained toe, according to ProFootballTalk, and he is not expected to play in Sunday night’s game against the Broncos in Denver. Willis will be evaluated by the same specialist who has been treating Bengals receiver A.J. Green’s toe injury, PFT reported. The 49ers were off Tuesday […] More »

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In the Thanksgiving game in 2011, Ravens fullback Vonta Leach got a couple of good shots on 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis. Getting his bell run clearly got him mad, if you watch the video of that game, and Willis is looking forward to squaring off against the Pro Bowl fullback again. “I say bring it,” […] More »

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After the 49ers’ defense posted the franchise’s first road shutout since the 2001 season, it’s not surprising that a member of one of the league’s best units has been named the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week. It actually might count as a mild surprise, however, that the winner is inside linebacker Patrick Willis. More »

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BOARDMAN, Ohio — Ricky Jean Francois, please report to the trenches. With nose guard Isaac Sopoaga (knee, ankle) sitting out his second straight practice today, it appears Jean Francois will make his third career start Sunday when the 49ers visit the Jets. More »

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After he finished receptions with quickness and physicality Sunday night, 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree was asked if he’s moving better than he did in 2011. It was tough to make out Crabtree’s facial expression, which was semi-obscured by sunglasses, but his tone had a hint of no-duh exasperation. More »

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During his weekly appearance on KNBR last year, well-respected NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell consistently said the 49ers offensive staff was coaching around Alex Smith’s limitations, which included a lack of arm strength. More »

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Bowman, who missed last week’s practices, is away from the team while his girlfriend is expecting twins. Willis left practice early and flew home for personal reasons, according to a team spokesman. More »

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This offseason, NFL teams didn’t discriminate when it came to restricted free agents. A star such as Pittsburgh wide receiver Mike Wallace? Yawn. A promising backup such as 49ers linebacker Larry Grant? Ho. Hum. More »

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Grant, who started eight games for the Rams in 2010, resembled a legitimate starter in 2011 while spelling Patrick Willis. After Willis was injured in the first quarter of a win against the Rams on Dec. 4, Grant collected 29 tackles, two sacks and defended five passes in three-plus games. He capped his fill-in performance by sealing a Christmas Eve win at Seattle with a sack-and-strip of Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson. More »

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After suffering a hamstring injury in the first quarter of a 26-0 win over the Rams on Dec. 4, 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis will make his return today against St. Louis. Willis will return to the starting lineup after missing the past three games. More »

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With Ginn sitting out, wide receiver Braylon Edwards will return to the active roster after he was a healthy scratch for a 20-3 win against the Steelers on Monday. Edwards is listed as a starter for today’s game on the Niners’ pregame depth chart. More »

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It appears the 49ers could receive an early Christmas present: Patrick Willis.
For the first time since he sustained a Grade 2 hamstring strain against the Rams on Dec. 4, San Francisco’s All-Pro linebacker took part in practice Thursday. Willis was a … More »

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For the first time since he suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain against the Rams on Dec. 4, San Francisco’s All-Pro linebacker took part in practice today. Willis was a limited participant in the non-contact session. More »

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The fact that Harbaugh didn’t mention Edwards’ health – he was questionable with a knee injury – was an indication of how far Edwards has fallen. Edwards has 14 catches in eight games, including one catch – for five yards – in his past three contests. More »

Linebacker Patrick Willis and left tackle Joe Staley are listed as questionable for Monday's meeting against the visiting Steelers, but it appears that only Staley has a chance to play.
Willis (hamstring) did not participate in Saturday's walk-through ... More »